Installation
MuseScore exists for various different operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux distributions and BSD variants.
MuseScore, MuseScore 3, MuseScore 4
More on MuseScore and versions so that you can choose the right MuseScore to use.
Minimum requirements for Musescore 3.6.2
Windows
Windows 7 or higher.
At least 300MB hard disk space
1024x600 pixel resolution
Mac
macOS 10.10 or higher
1024x600 monitor resolution
Download and Installation
Initial preferences
The first time you start MuseScore after the installation, you will be asked to confirm your basic preferences:
First, you can choose to authorize MuseScore (3.4 or later) to collect usage data, click on Yes, send anonymous reports or Don't send to continue:
The settings for language is retrieved from your installation, and should normally not need to be changed. Just click Next to continue:
followed by:
Select your keyboard layout in the drop down list, click Next to continue:
You will now be asked if you wish to take the Tours. If you are new to MuseScore keep the 'Yes' option checked, and click Next to continue:
Finally click Finish to start MuseScore.